close ranks

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

比喩的用法

(military) To close the spacing between lines (ranks) of troops, as they are deployed across a battlefield, thereby decreasing the depth of the formation as it faces the enemy side.

日本語の意味

（軍事用語）敵に向かって配置された兵士たちが、間隔を縮めて陣形の奥行きを短くする、隊列を詰める行動

英語の意味

(military) To close the spacing between lines (ranks) of troops, as they are deployed across a battlefield, thereby decreasing the depth of the formation as it faces the enemy side.

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When the enemy launched a flanking maneuver, the captain ordered the unit to close ranks to prevent a breakthrough.

敵が側面攻撃を仕掛けてきたとき、隊長は突破を防ぐために部隊に隊列を詰めるよう命じた。

詳細

意味（1）

(military) To close the spacing between lines (ranks) of troops, as they are deployed across a battlefield, thereby decreasing the depth of the formation as it faces the enemy side.

意味（2）

(figuratively) To regroup forces, especially when this involves overlooking differences in order to face a challenge or adverse situation. Often implies making a show of unity, especially to the public.

意味（3）

(figuratively) To maintain silence and secrecy in the face of some external threat.

However, the charges that the police closed ranks to protect Godber find a parallel in Wong's hearings.

詳細

closes ranks （ present singular third-person ）

closing ranks （ participle present ）

closed ranks （ participle past ）

closed ranks （ past ）